Exploring substance use and HIV treatment factors associated with neurocognitive impairment among people living with HIV/AIDS

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267755817_Exploring_Substance_Use_and_HIV_Treatment_Factors_Associated_with_Neurocognitive_Impairment_among_People_Living_with_HIVAIDS

Abstract: Neurocognitive (NC) impairment remains prevalent among people living with HIV (PLWH) and may be exacerbated by alcohol and drug use. This cross-sectional study assesses the degree to which alcohol and other drug use, time from HIV diagnosis to treatment, and years living with HIV affect three areas of NC functioning among HIV-seropositive adults. NC functioning in 370 PLWH living in Miami, FL was assessed using the Auditory Verbal Learning Test, the Short Category Test, Booklet Format, and the Color Trails Test 2 (CTT2).